Publication Date
12-2017
Date of Final Oral Examination (Defense)
1-25-2017
Type of Culminating Activity
Thesis
Degree Title
Master of Arts in Political Science
Department
Political Science
Major Advisor
Brian Wampler, Ph.D.
Advisor
Michael Allen, Ph.D.
Advisor
Isaac Castellano, Ph.D.
Abstract
The monarchies of the Gulf Cooperation Council are thriving today, despite the decline of monarchies everywhere else in the world. I explore the significant factors that allow these countries to maintain monarchy as a viable governing system. I find that Gulf Cooperation Council states employ a diverse set of tools to control the populace and provide stability. These tools include generous social welfare programs, a repressive state security apparatus, a large guest worker population, and strong ties and cooperation with other gulf monarchies. Using these tools allows these states to overcome the political challenges that threaten monarchical stability in our time.
DOI
https://doi.org/10.18122/B2BD8W
Recommended Citation
Miner, Sean, "Monarchical Stability in the Gulf Coast States" (2017). Boise State University Theses and Dissertations. 1353.
https://doi.org/10.18122/B2BD8W